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[Les Interprètes]
[Episode 19]
Okay, that's all for today.
I'm really looking forward to becoming a full-time employee.
There's nothing to it.
You'll just work harder, be more tired, and have higher standards.
There is also good news.
Because of Mr. Cheng's suggestion
there will be higher demands of your class of interns.
How so?
Increased training for simultaneous interpretation.
Mr. Li, do we all have to do simultaneous interpretation after we become full-time?
No way.
Weren't we dividing into simultaneous and consecutive interpretation?
Yes, it used to be that if assigned to simultaneous interpretation
you still need to do consecutive interpretation.
But if assigned to consecutive interpretation
you might not need to do simultaneous interpretation.
But thank Mr. Cheng.
He suggested both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting
and proposed to the Institute that once you're full employees
to improve your simultaneous interpreting
everybody will train in the interpretation booth.
Geez!
He's going to have a nice time messing with us.
What's the matter with Qiao Fei? She looks depressed.
Who knows?
She's been like this ever since coming back from the Swiss rescue.
She's been awfully mysterious.
It's just a foreign affairs emergency rescue.
So what?
Hello, Mr. Cheng.
All done?
All done.
Your intern did pretty well.
Really?
Where is she?
She already left.
Congratulations on successfully completing your internship.
You can rest and relax today.
We will inform each of you individually of the results and also post them online.
Qiao Fei!
- Mr. Cheng. - You left so quickly.
What's the matter? Didn't do well?
No, I performed as usual.
Then I can rest assured.
Seeing your long face, I thought you blew it.
I have a bit of a headache.
Then hurry home and rest.
Next, I'll be focusing on training you in the simultaneous interpretation booth.
You'll have plenty of suffering.
Do I really have to go into the interpretation booth?
Of course.
Even though in the Institute
consecutive interpreting is more important than simultaneous interpreting
in my teaching philosophy
you should do both.
You react quickly and have a good memory.
You should have simultaneous interpreting as your main skill.
If I can't enter the interpretation booth
would you be disappointed?
Not only disappointed, but also in great despair.
All right, don't be so stressed.
I'm here.
Moreover, it's still uncertain whether you'll become a full employee.
Hurry home and rest.
Goodbye, Mr. Cheng.
Qiao Fei.
Are you really okay?
I'm fine. Thank you.
Simultaneous interpretation or SI
is also known as simultaneous translation and simultaneous interpreting
It usually refers to interpretation in which the interpreter translates
the contents of speech to the audience without interrupting the speaker.
Simultaneous interpreters use specialized equipment
to provide instant translation.
This interpretation mode is used for
large seminars and international conferences.
There are usually two to three interpreters who take turns.
Now I will have you enter the simultaneous interpretation booth
and gain some experience.
You will enter in pairs.
Close the door.
Everybody wear a headset.
Experience it for yourself.
The rate of speech will be slow and it won't be difficult.
Everybody gets two minutes.
Qiao Fei, you're up.
Qiao Fei, what's the matter?
It's nothing. I feel a bit flustered.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Why don't you go to the school infirmary?
You're all right. There are no problems with your heart.
What do you feel exactly?
When I'm flustered, I stutter.
In the interpreter booth?
It's after I close the door to the booth.
Are you claustrophobic?
Do you have these symptoms when you are in an elevator?
- No. - How can that be?
Why would you be afraid of the interpreter booth?
If you're afraid of it, then how will you be an interpreter?
Don't be discouraged.
You won't be tested on simultaneous interpreting at school.
When you get into the Institute, you'll be tested for it if needed.
Hi. Are simultaneous and consecutive interpreting separate at the Institute?
Of course.
We mainly do consecutive interpreting
because we accept graduate students with backgrounds in minority languages.
Most undergraduate courses jump directly into simultaneous interpreting.
Why? Do you want to specialize in simultaneous interpreting?
Then can we do only consecutive and not simultaneous interpreting?
There are some who do that
but they are all highly experienced.
Miss, are you applying or not?
Recruiting is very competitive. You're going to be picky?
Oh, well. The Institute is my dream.
I'll worry about it after I get in.
Put this near the door.
Put it in the dining room.
You're back?
How did you do?
Frightened to the core?
If I were you, I wouldn't go in right now.
Why don't you come to my place for a bit?
How can he treat me like this?
He even participated in a television dating show!
All right.
That Xu Dong isn't worth it.
Who's talking about Wang Xu Dong?
I'm talking about Ao Tian!
Who is Ao Tian now?
He is an idol actor.
That's why there are a lot of things I can't tell you
because ours is an underground affair!
But I'm serious this time!
I'm going to die. Don't hold me back.
I don't think you'll die.
Look, you only broke the cheap things.
Your cell phone and the television are all fine.
Stop messing around. I'm really tired.
Hold on.
Gao Jia Ming moved into the apartment across from us.
I know! It's all because of you.
You made us meet up and now it's become like this.
How was the exam?
Hello, Mom?
Fei Fei? How was the exam?
It was all right. Don't worry. I'll come visit when I have time.
No need to.
The train ticket is expensive. Don't waste money.
It's all right.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Qiao Fei. Why are you jinxing me?
Okay, I won't say any more. It's okay as long as you passed.
I'm tired. I'm going to take an afternoon nap.
Okay.
Are we still betting this year?
I bet 100 yuan. I'll say first place is Qiao Fei.
That's boring. The payout is the highest if Qiao Fei doesn't pass.
Stop teasing him. He's troubled.
Because of Qiao Fei?
- Mr. Tian. - Mr. Tian.
You have the time to gossip?
The interns will spread gossip too.
Don't joke around on this matter.
I don't want relations to be too complicated in the department.
Li Lei, send this out.
Okay.
Since there's not much going on tonight, let's have hot pot at my place.
Sure!
Jia Yang, join us.
I'm not going.
I don't want to be the third wheel on your date.
I wouldn't like someone who looks like a drawing in a middle school textbook.
- Who are you talking about? - A drawing is nice.
Clear and direct.
You're really not going? Then I'm not interested either.
I'm not going. I have plans tonight.
We'll do it next time.
- I've noticed a strange phenomenon. - What is it?
Since when have Cheng Jia Yang's words become so much nicer?
He even spoke up for me.
Don't misunderstand. I said a drawing is nice. I didn't say you were.
Did you hear that?
Mei...
What are you here for? Stop coming.
Jia Yang.
How come you're here?
It's good you're here. Saves me a phone call.
Tell Auntie to come here to cook for me. I've moved here.
Leave!
You're all here?
What relationship do you guys have?
They're all lined up?
Fei Fei, it's for you.
I heard you're dating Ao Tian.
Let go! How is it your business? Who are you to me?
I'm your boss!
- Get out! - What do you mean get out?
I--
You think I don't have a temper?
Who cares about her?
Are you still going in?
[Qiao Fei]
Hello?
Jia Yang. Have you been busy lately?
You didn't answer when I called you last time.
There has been a lot going on at the Institute lately.
I haven't checked my phone much.
It's fine.
When are you coming to Zurich?
I don't know yet.
I recently read a book. I think it's pretty good.
I was wondering whether to mail it to you
or wait to give it to you when you come to Zurich.
Mail it to me then.
What's the matter?
Are you not coming?
Has the Institute's plan changed?
I haven't decided if I'll go or not.
Why are you hesitating?
Isn't this what you have always been hoping for?
You're worried about your family?
I think there are a lot of things I haven't taken care of yet.
Jia Yang, are you dating?
I don't know either.
How can you not know?
I always feel I don't have much luck with love.
Don't think that.
When the time comes, you'll definitely have it.
Okay, go to sleep.
I will send you the book. Read it.
Good night.
Cheng Jia Yang and the others have already left.
You came out too late.
Are you better now?
If I told you, would you look down on me?
Tell me. I'm looking down on myself right now anyway.
Even a bastard like Wang Xu Dong cares about me.
But Ao Tian won't?
Even though I know Ao Tian is that kind of person
I'm just wretched and can't forget about him!
Why are the men I like all so secretive and elusive?
They run hot and cold.
Gao Jia Ming was like that and now Ao Tian is too.
Wu Jia Yi.
You have been feeling so terrible and desperate the past few days
but has Ao Tian come to see you?
Has he?
You're still not going to face reality?
In the face of reality, one has no choice.
Look at me.
I've almost given up.
On Cheng Jia Yang?
The Institute.
Even if I become a full employee, I can't do simultaneous interpreting.
How ridiculous am I?
Cheng Jia Yang was absolutely right.
What crap dreams do I have? I took the test just to take the test.
I made a complete mess of my life
and I thought it was substantial. Isn't it funny?
Fei Fei, we're in different situations.
I have been looking for a rich boyfriend
but in the end, the one I truly like is the type who is talented and handsome.
Talented and handsome men will only make people sad.
But you're different, Fei Fei.
You're troubled about your career. Your career won't abandon you.
You've put in so much effort to get into the Institute.
You're almost in. You can't give up.
Listen to me.
I can't do simultaneous interpreting.
I have a phobia. Do you know what that means?
Do you know?
I took my chances and thought I could get into consecutive interpreting.
I don't know how to face Cheng Jia Yang now.
If he knows I can't do simultaneous interpreting
what would he think of me?
And do you want to hear the worst?
It's that I think I like him.
It's all your fault!
You always mention the Devil in front of me.
Can you blame me?
Blame him for seducing you.
Do you think there's something wrong with my head? Why would I like him?
After all is said and done, it's because of Cheng Jia Yang?
Come on. I'll yell at him for you.
You can't.
He's being sent to Switzerland.
And do you know how I learned this?
I heard it from Gao Jia Ming.
To him, I am nothing.
Sure.
It's not a problem.
That's great. I'll tell the director the good news.
Director.
What does Dr. Morey say?
He says he is willing to come to our hospital for the child's surgery.
That's great!
The child can be saved now.
I went home to visit my mom.
I want some time alone. Don't worry about me.
Don't tell anyone where I went.
Qiao Fei.
Mom.
Mom!
Mom?
It's good. Post it.
Wait! Let me see again.
We're certain Qiao Fei came in first?
Don't worry.
Single subject, total score, preliminaries, secondaries
up, down, sideways, she's first in all.
No one will pick on her this time.
Okay, done.
Now we can start calling each of our own interns.
Hello, Wu Ming? Congratulations.
Yang Yan? Congratulations.
The number you have called cannot be reached.
How come I can't get through to Qiao Fei's phone?
It's all right.
Isn't it clear on the online notice?
As long as she sees it and reports in, it'll be fine.
Someone sent a complaint letter to the public email.
Complaint about whom?
Qiao Fei was once held in custody.
How did such a person pass the Institute's selection process?
Who wrote this? They're so malicious!
Jia Yang, come with me.
This is obviously slander.
You know about that incident. It was a misunderstanding.
It would have been good if I didn't know.
Since I know, that proves the complaint isn't a groundless accusation.
You also believe Qiao Fei is a fraud?
I believe in evidence.
Even if this is a misunderstanding, it needs to be clarified.
Have Qiao Fei come explain.
The Institute will definitely inquire about this.
But I still can't reach her.
See? This definitely can't be good.
Hello? Yes.
Yes.
It is a misunderstanding.
We will have Qiao Fei explain to the Institute.
Yes, I understand.
Oh, yes. I remember.
Previously, there was someone who came to the Institute for Qiao Fei
and caused a big fuss.
If both incidents are linked together
I'm afraid Qiao Fei won't get off easily.
Qiao Fei!
- Is Qiao Fei here? - She isn't.
- Where did she go? - No comment.
Let me tell you. It has to do with her future. Tell me quickly.
I've made this mistake before. I can't do wrong by Fei Fei again.
Tell me your conditions. What will it take for you to tell me?
You sure know me.
But I still won't tell you.
No matter what?
Stop wasting your efforts. Hurry and leave.
Looks like I'll just have to make you.
Hello, Xu Dong?
I have an urgent favor to ask of you.
I need to know Qiao Fei's whereabouts immediately
but Wu Jia Yi won't tell me.
Okay. He wants you on the phone.
Hello?
She went to her mom's house. Can I close the door now?
Where does her mom live?
No comment!
Looks like I'll have to call Xu Dong again.
Fine!
I've found out that woman is indeed named Qiao Fei.
At the last cocktail party
it was a celebrity named Wu Jia Yi who brought her to the event.
Is she in Shanghai? Is she staying long?
It seems so.
Where does she work?
Does Jia Ming know she is back?
This... I'm not sure about this.
What do you mean?
You seem to be telling me often you're not sure or don't know.
What do I pay you so much for? To hear you say you don't know?
Go. Investigate thoroughly. Come back and report to me.
Okay.
[Jia Yang]
Mom, I'm busy this week. I won't be coming back.
All right.
We'll talk when you get back from your assignment.
What's wrong? Are you okay?
It's nothing. I have to get back to work.
Okay, I'll see you next week.
Li Lei, I have urgent business. I have to take a few days off.
Help me ask for leave of absence from Mr. Tian.
Where are you going?
For how long?
Who is it?
Is this Qiao Fei's house?
Who are you?
I am Qiao Fei's colleague.
Hello, Auntie. My name is Cheng Jia Yang.
Your last name is Cheng?
You are Qiao Fei's mentor, right?
I guess so.
Come in, come in.
I hear Qiao Fei speak of you often, about how serious you are.
I am usually rather strict with her.
No, she's talking about how serious you are at your job.
Come, sit.
Sit down.
Where is Qiao Fei?
She went to the hospital to pay my medical bills.
I have a comminuted fracture in my arm.
How is your arm now?
The doctor said I need joint replacement surgery.
I think I'll just leave it. I don't want to hold back my child.
She had an exam before and I didn't dare tell her.
Fei Fei is observant.
She found out while I was on the phone with her.
Qiao Fei usually looks careless, but she is actually quite observant.
Did Fei Fei do something wrong?
No, no.
I came to visit her on behalf of our team.
I'm going to look for her at the hospital.
Why don't I go with you? I have to change my dressing anyway.
- Sure. Let's go. - Let's go.
Mr. Cheng.
The doctor's office is the first room down that hall.
Go ahead.
I have to go to the nurse's station.
Auntie, I'll go with you.
No need. The nurses here are really good to me.
They all know me.
Go on ahead.
Okay, I'll see you later.
Why are you here?
To deliver food.
- My mom brought you here? - Yes.
Where is she?
Over there, changing her dressing.
Let's go outside to talk.
You've been avoiding me.
Thank you for coming.
I can't leave my mom in her situation.
If the Institute fires me because of this, I'll accept it.
I really didn't expect
the Qiao Fei who wouldn't back down after hitting a brick wall
would actually give up for this.
I don't have dreams. I only have reality.
This is my reality.
This isn't the Qiao Fei I know.
This is how I am.
I can't help you if you can't accept it.
If you are afraid it will be awkward to see me
I am going to be dispatched soon, so you won't have to worry.
- I already know. - You know?
I wish you all the best.
I haven't told you yet.
I haven't decided to go or not.
Go.
That's because you are Cheng Jia Yang.
I'm very happy you told me I came in first on the exam
although we might not be colleagues in the future.
Are you going to let someone else make the decision for you?
Mr. Cheng, you still haven't left?
Auntie.
I'm here on an assignment. The Institute has been busy lately.
The translation for this book is urgent, so I could only ask Qiao Fei to do it.
It's my fault. I'm keeping her from work.
No matter what, I'll have her rush back tomorrow.
No, no. She can return after your surgery is finished.
According to the Institute's regulations
we pay an advance when someone gets this kind of big job.
This money is the advance the Institute is giving to Qiao Fei.
Accept this for her. Put it in your bag.
Fei Fei has found a good job.
Thank you for your managers' concerns.
Okay, I'll definitely pass on the message.
Mom, I'm back.
You're back, Fei Fei?
How come you're still here?
Fei Fei, this is the job your manager gave you.
I've used your advance to pay for the surgery.
I can have my surgery in the next few days.
You can go back to work.
What advance?
This is our rule.
You're new. You might not know yet.
Is the Institute going to be a publishing house?
They're going to translate romance novels?
How can you talk to your boss like that?
You can't be picky about your jobs.
No, Mom, I can't go back to work.
How can you not have someone take care of you after your surgery?
Why are you so unreasonable?
If you don't go back, I'm not having my surgery.
I'm so old already. I won't be using my arm for many more years anyway.
- I don't want to hold you back. - Don't, don't.
Have your surgery. I'll go back to work, okay?
Mr. Cheng, a word outside.
How could you use my mom to threaten me?
I can't take your money.
Then tell Auntie
if you don't return to the Institute to explain, you'll be fired.
See if she'll be even more worried.
Cheng Jia Yang, you're getting more and more despicable.
Despicable?
I mean you are especially out of line.
I can't care so much.
It's fine as long as I get things done.
I don't want to owe you more and more.
You're in such a rush to sever ties with me?
I'm afraid you'll be disappointed in me.
Why would I be?
You won't tell me?
It seems I have failed as a mentor.
Forget it.
I am just trying to retain talent for the Institute.
Mr. Cheng, where are you going?
I've failed to hold onto the talent, so I'll just have to report back.
It's almost dark out. It won't be safe to drive back now.
There's no helping it. I have to return.
The advance has already been paid.
If you don't mind, you can stay at our house.
That's not very appropriate.
Miss Wu, please have some water.
I want to terminate the contract. Here's your card back.
How can you just terminate a contract like that?
Look at this place. Does this look like a management company?
Real estate ads on the left, hotel ads on the right.
Does it look right?
All right.
Don't try this with me. I'll say it for you.
You want to date Ao Tian, but you feel you're an unknown actress
so you had to sign with a management firm.
As for why you signed with us, it's because anyone else wouldn't.
Do you have to make it sound so bad?
If I put it nicely, you wouldn't like me.
Cut the crap. Terminate the contract.
But...
It's written in black and white
that the contract can't be terminated so easily.
Does it say that? Let me see.
It really does?
This... Is this a slave contract?
Go ahead and put your strength into it.
There are plenty of copies.
You fake! You lied to me! You set a trap for me!
All right, stop being an annoying troublemaker.
You say our company isn't reliable
but at least you have a handsome management agency boss.
You? If you stand next to me as my assistant
I'd be afraid people would think you're my gigolo!
How can you be so crude?
If you like gigolos, don't group me in with them.
Oh, right.
How have you and Ao Tian been recently?
He hasn't kicked you to the curb, dumped you?
If you keep up this bullshit, I'm going to kick you too!
But seriously, I heard he came back to Shanghai for a cover shoot.
He didn't ask you out?
Really? He's back?
He borrowed one of my dad's hotels for a photoshoot.
Where? Hurry and tell me!
Regarding the contract termination--
Let's not terminate yet.
Anyway, there's nothing bad about having an extra driver.
Who says I'm your driver?
I didn't drive my car here today.
It's hard to catch a cab here, so please give me a ride.
But you should be nicer when you're asking for a favor.
Brother Xu Dong.
Your company will rise like the sun and prosper with every passing day.
So let's go.
Then I guess I'll go through the trouble of giving you a ride.
- Let's go. - Go.
What's your hurry?
Ao Tian!
- Ao Tian is so hot! - Ao Tian, I love you!
Ao Tian!
You can't go in.
Don't push me.
Who let you touch her?
If you bully her, I'm going to have it out with you.
Calm down.
I am Ao Tian's manager.
Look, there are so many fans.
Go somewhere else. Go.
- Ao Tian! - Let's go.
Ao Tian's popularity is on the rise.
Miss Wu, you can't affect his progress.
What do you mean affect his progress? He's obviously the one clinging to us.
What kind of manager are you?
Most managers can't stop their artists from getting married fast enough.
You're here adding fuel to the fire?
I understand.
You want to use our Ao Tian to create hype.
Would I need him to create hype?
I'd wish for nothing more than for them to split up.
But they're just stuck together. What can I do?
The only way now... is an underground affair.
Don't get caught.
Don't admit it even if you're caught.
Even if you have to say you're his sister, you can't say you're in love.
Sister?
Look. How do they look anything alike?
Same father, different mother, same mother, different father,
different mother and father, anything works.
- In any case, Ao Tian can't be dating. - Your rule sucks!
Jia Yi, you can't promise. It's too humiliating!
Jia Yi.
Ao Tian!
I'm willing to promise.
Jia Yi, how have you been lately?
Get going.
Have you really not been a manager before?
We should be on the lookout and not let anyone in.
What are you standing here for? To be a lightbulb?
I am a lightbulb. My light has been extinguished.
What do you mean?
Brokenhearted babbling.
Go, go, go.
Sleep here.
How will this do?
Get a spare lightbulb. I'll change it for you.
There's no spare.
Be careful.
This is what it means to "rob Peter to pay Paul," right?
Aren't there enough lightbulbs to light up the living room?
This is called responding to an emergency.
Be careful not to get shocked.
Shocked by the lightbulb or by you?
Come on.
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